Ophthalmology in Extreme Environments (Essentials in Ophthalmology) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3319862049 ISBN 13: 9783319862040

Publisher: Springer, 2018

Synopsis

Aiming to stimulate future research in ocular disorders that occur in specific environments presenting unique hazards to the eye, systemic health, or both, this book assists in identification and effective treatment for these cases.

Ophthalmology in Extreme Environments identifies common approaches to the care of disease and injury in these conditions, recognizing gaps in knowledge and working toward better informing the reader. Topics covered include high altitude and vision changes, night vision and military operations, undersea environmental medicine, and modern eye trauma surgery and outcomes. 

About this title

About the Author

Prem S. Subramanian, MD, PhD, Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery; Vice Chair for Academic Affairs, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Aurora, Colorado, USA

From the Back Cover

Aiming to stimulate future research in ocular disorders that occur in specific environments presenting unique hazards to the eye, systemic health, or both, this book assists in identification and effective treatment for these cases.

Ophthalmology in Extreme Environments identifies common approaches to the care of disease and injury in these conditions, recognizing gaps in knowledge and working toward better informing the reader. Topics covered include high altitude and vision changes, night vision and military operations, undersea environmental medicine, and modern eye trauma surgery and outcomes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319862049
• ISBN 13: 9783319862040
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 122
• Editor: Subramanian Prem S.